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AT YOUR LIBRARY
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INFORMATION IN MANY FORMS
by Rochelle Clarkson and Linda Black at West Swindon Library
When people move into West The main difficulty that we and have a chat with Linda Black Stephen King continues to
Swindon they are obviously eager have is finding out about groups - the room is fully booked from churn out the terror with
to learn more about the area and and then keeping the details up- June until the autumn so do take 'Tommyknockers'. In the syle of
what happens here. to-date. If you are involved with a the opportunity if you have some- 'Salem's Lot' 'Tommyknockers'
At the library, as well as dis- local group please let us know the thing interesting to offer. creates a small-town cosmic
playing details of events from details so that we can pass them For environmentalists amongst nightmare which will chill you to
throughout the county, we have on to other people who share you, Greenpeace will be organis- your roots.
information on the local com- your interest. ing a display in the library during Oriental sagas are always in
munity - from bus timetables, to If we already have the details May. demand and C.Y. Lee's 'China
lists of doctors and evening for your group, why not check Saga' is a new, exceptionally well
classes. We also have a listing of that they are up-to-date next time Thinking about books written blockbuster - a sweeping
groups and societies in the county you visit the library? All the We have had some very interesting epic of Chinas life from 1890 to
and in particular we keep boards details we gather will go onto our additions to stock recently. A 1980, taking us from the Boxer
of details on local groups for countywide computer file, so relatively new author Beverley rebellion to the cultural revolu-
people to browse through. Many you'll be reaching a very wide Hughson has come up with 'Song tion of the 1960's.
people look at these as an intro- area. So come on - help us fill the of Songs' very much in the epic For out gentlemen readers
duction into the many activities information gaps and keep people , one woman struggling against hooked on real-life espionage
that West Swindon has to offer. in touch. the odds' tradition, it is described and spy thuggery, Bob Wood-
Anyone interested in using the ward's 'Veil: the secret wars of
To advertise in the Link as 'a tale of honour and sorrow
library's exhibition room during the C.I.A. 1981-1987' should
ring Jackie on 771534 and treachery, of the courage of
May is welcome to come along keep you on the edge of your
men and the strength of women - seats, using hundreds of inside
Soft Water Centre a story in which you learn to stories Woodward has pieced
expect only the unexpected.'
together an unparalleled account
Robert Ludlum devotees will
Largest display of water softeners on view in this area! be interested to learn that his new of the C.I.A., its Director and the
Including PERMUTIT - DOMEXTRA - novel 'The Icarus Agenda' offers United States Government.
SEREIN - PERMO - SOFTSTREAM yet another convoluted plot based Don't forget, the library will be
Sales and Service on terrorism and intrigue - all closed on Tuesday May 31st for
For Free Site Survey Telephone or Write to thrilling stuff! the Whitsun break.
MALCOLM TOOGOOD - SWINDON NEW HAIR AND BEAUTY SALON
853156 (anytime)
UNIT, 4 OAKLANDS ENTERPRISES, BRAYDON, CLOSE TO WEST SWINDON
Nr. WOOTTON BASSETIT, SWINDON. SN5 OAN.
Denise Wack was West Swindon's and her staff are all experts in
Sh9wrooms Open Saturday 9.30 a.m. - 4.00 p.m. Only
first mobile hairdresser and cutting to the latest styles for
nearly ten years on, she has just both men and women. They also
opened a new hair and beauty offer a superb penning and tinting
salon at Woodshaw Village service.
Centre, just outside Wootton The beauty salon is run by a
Bassett. fully qualified therapist who
Denise remembers those days supervises the use of equipment
well. "There was mud every- to help weight loss and body
where. The women I visited were maintenance. Wakkies is the only
often so glad to chat with some- salon in the area with the new G5
body. massage machine which is especi-
"I used to drive around in a ally good for women with a
rusty old Renault without reverse weight problem.
gear; my friends thought I was Also available are manicure,
mad. But I don't think I could pedicure, electrolysis for the
have got where I have without removal of unwanted hair, eye-
West Swindon. Building up busi- lash tinting, facials and make-up.
ness in the area led to opening Using a new sterile, non-contact
Wakkies in Bassett High Street technique Wakkies can offer
three years ago and now at totally safe ear-piercing.
Woodshaw." What will also be very attrac-
Although Wootton Bassett tive at Wakkies is a solarium
sounds a long way off, Woodshaw available at only £3.00 per ses-
Village Cntre is under three miles sion. And during May, anybody
from West Swindon Centre. Its who has a cut and blow dry will
less than the distance into Swindon, qualify for a Free session on the
an easier drive and there is plenty sun bed.
of parking. Denise Wack has had a long
In opening the new Wakkies, association with West Swindon
Denise has set out to offer a com- and will have taken existing
plete hair and beauty care. Being clients who live in the area to her
Woodshaw a lone parent herself, she knows new salon. By moving her salon
the needs of women with children closer, she hopes to meet many
Wootton Bassett and has provided a delightful more residents. With such a wide
creche area to keep youngsters range of beauty care on offer
occupied whilst mum is being there is no doubt that Wakkies
(0793) 854653 cared for. will be attractive to West Swindon
On the hairdressing side, she people. The telephone number at
Wakkies is 854653.